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Thursday, August 27, 2009

My daughter is starting Kindergarten this year and I have been spending a lot of time thinking about all the snacks and healthy lunches that I will be packing. The practice of putting it all together and packaging 5 nights a week is new territory for me and so I thought I would share my brainstorming with you.

These ideas would apply for adults as well. I plan of posting detailed recipes but in the meantime, here is a list. Please share your ideas as well!

Salads-make mini versions and dress ahead time with a spritz vinegar and olive oil:

Muffins: The great thing about muffins is that you make a dozen or so at a time and then you can freeze them. Grab them out of the freezer the night before and they will be ready the next day. Here are a few of my favorites:

we make home made oatmeal bars. sometimes with raisins, choc chips, dried cherries, peanuts, etc. I can make 10 in a batch, which is one week for 2 kids, or make a double batch and get 2 weeks taken care of. My daughters(and their friends) love them.

I'm right with you on the whole packing thing. We've never had to do this everyday until this year. We're in Kindergarten too and we have to provide a snack once a month for the whole class. Check out what I did. http://mymcdonaldmeal.blogspot.com/2009/12/school-snacks.html I also am a firm believer in reusable boxes for sandwiches- Bento packs are the best!